1955 Morris Minor vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 598 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Condor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
